Alec Bradley Black Market Chunk is built around a rare Panamanian filler tobacco, set in a compact 4 x 60 format with a medium to full body. The blend began with a single shipment of that leaf, and it took more than a year and 18 test blends to bring out its full potential.
A dark, oily Nicaraguan wrapper from the Jalapa Valley surrounds a Sumatran binder and Honduran and Panamanian long fillers. Warm spice and pepper open the smoke. The Panamanian tobacco then adds a deep cocoa sweetness over an earthy base, and a subtle herbal sweetness lingers on the long, creamy finish.
The Chunk has a short 4 inch length and a broad 60 ring gauge. That gives you the full Black Market blend in a short smoke with a generous draw. High rye bourbon pairs well with the peppery opening, and an aged dark rum brings out the cocoa sweetness.
Handmade in Honduras, Alec Bradley Black Market Chunk comes from a line that Cigar Aficionado named its number 6 cigar of 2022, with a 94 point rating. It suits smokers who want bold spice and cocoa richness in a shorter cigar.
Box of 20 cigars
Comes in Government packaging.
Jesse Lund –
Paired with coffee. Spicy notes in the front, and transitions to a chocolaty finish. An exceptional cigar, especially given the price point. Wouldn’t hesitate to have a box of these on hand.